Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCSG3014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCSG3014 - Manufacture gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to form glass tubes into specific shapes, fill them with gas, and provide a source of power to the tubes to produce illuminated signs commonly referred to as neon signs. It covers using tools and equipment to shape the glass tubes, and then attaching electrodes and pumping gas through the tubes before sealing and powering up the signs for display. It also covers installing the sign to a backing for display purposes and maximum visual effect.The unit supports sign manufacturers who produce illuminated signs using neon gas. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

glass heaters

tongs

materials:

custom wood panel measuring at least 400 mm in length x 300 mm in height

electrodes

fastenings and fixings used to attach sign components

glass tubes

neon gas

transformers

contingencies:

identify and rectify faults in illuminated signs

specifications:

Australian standards:

AS 2508.2.012 Safe storage and handling; information cards for hazardous materials

AS 3100 Approval and test specification – General requirements for electrical equipment

AS 3953 Loading guide for dry-power transformers

SDS for materials used when manufacturing gas-charged illuminated signs

SWMS

relationship with client:

check and confirm design of glass shapes and job specifications

timeframe:

according to job requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Signs and graphics
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work.
  • Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications.
  • Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.
  • Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
  • Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan and prepare work.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications.

1.2

Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.3

Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.4

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

2

Mark out design.

2.1

Design is set out to scale on fire retardant sheeting using layout methods according to job requirements.

2.2

Sections are calculated and marked out to design specifications.

2.3

Joint locations are determined from layout and marked out on pattern.

2.4

Electrodes are marked out to indicate double backed or right angled position.

3

Bend glass.

3.1

Glass is heated over a gas flame until pliable.

3.2

Glass is bent to form shape consistent with pattern and specifications, and any errors in shaping are rectified.

4

Attach electrodes and connect glass.

4.1

Electrodes are attached to pattern specification and requirements of Australian standards.

4.2

Glass tubing is connected using procedures and techniques according to job requirements.

5

Prepare glass for lighting system.

5.1

Pumping station is activated and section is connected to pumping station according to job requirements and safety procedures.

5.2

Glass is vacuumed and pumped with gas using equipment and materials consistent with job requirements.

5.3

Glass is sealed and bombarded using equipment consistent with job requirements and industry standards.

5.4

Glass is cooled safely and aged according to job requirements.

5.5

Neon sections are tested to determine transformer loadings according to Australian standards and safety procedures.

5.6

Doubled sections of glass are blackened to form design shape.

6

Secure finished sign and clean up.

6.1

Neon glass sign is securely attached to panel using attachments and supports according to job requirements.

6.2

Sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.3

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must manufacture two different gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs as follows:

one sign must contain a directional symbol, such as an arrow

one sign must consist of at least three words written in script lettering and sans serif font, using three different colours.

In doing the above work, the person must:

work, shape and join the glass tubed sections safely and accurately to form the required shapes or letters

select and use relevant tools and equipment to handle and form the glass

safely attach required number of electrodes and connect glass tubing

prepare the glass and pump gas to the glass assembly safely

bombard, cool and age the glass to specifications

affix each finished sign to a panel measuring a minimum 400 mm length x 300 mm height.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

statutory and regulatory authority requirements relating to safe handling of materials, including:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals and materials

key features of drawings and specifications of gas-charged glass-formed signs, including dimensions, symbols and abbreviations

methods and techniques to:

shape and form glass

pump gas into glass

processes to measure and set out when preparing to manufacture gas-charged illuminated signs, including applying direct and indirect layout methods

Australian standards appropriate to manufacturing gas-charged illuminated signs, including:

AS 2508.2.012 Safe storage and handling; information cards for hazardous materials

AS 3100 Approval and test specification – General requirements for electrical equipment

AS 3953 Loading guide for dry-power transformers

types and characteristics of fonts and lettering styles used in the manufacture of signs

safety procedures required when working with live flame and gas

terminology used in sign manufacture

types and characteristics of gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

types, characteristics and correct handling procedures for materials used in the manufacture of gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

types and uses of electrodes and transformers when manufacturing gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs

purpose and application of the following when working with tools and equipment used in the manufacture of gas-charged glass-formed illuminated signs:

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS).

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1

Plan and prepare work.

1.1

Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications.

1.2

Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel.

1.3

Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.4

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

2

Mark out design.

2.1

Design is set out to scale on fire retardant sheeting using layout methods according to job requirements.

2.2

Sections are calculated and marked out to design specifications.

2.3

Joint locations are determined from layout and marked out on pattern.

2.4

Electrodes are marked out to indicate double backed or right angled position.

3

Bend glass.

3.1

Glass is heated over a gas flame until pliable.

3.2

Glass is bent to form shape consistent with pattern and specifications, and any errors in shaping are rectified.

4

Attach electrodes and connect glass.

4.1

Electrodes are attached to pattern specification and requirements of Australian standards.

4.2

Glass tubing is connected using procedures and techniques according to job requirements.

5

Prepare glass for lighting system.

5.1

Pumping station is activated and section is connected to pumping station according to job requirements and safety procedures.

5.2

Glass is vacuumed and pumped with gas using equipment and materials consistent with job requirements.

5.3

Glass is sealed and bombarded using equipment consistent with job requirements and industry standards.

5.4

Glass is cooled safely and aged according to job requirements.

5.5

Neon sections are tested to determine transformer loadings according to Australian standards and safety procedures.

5.6

Doubled sections of glass are blackened to form design shape.

6

Secure finished sign and clean up.

6.1

Neon glass sign is securely attached to panel using attachments and supports according to job requirements.

6.2

Sign and surrounding surface area are cleaned and waste materials removed according to statutory and regulatory authority requirements.

6.3

Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are cleaned, maintained and stored according to workplace requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

selection, correct fitting, and use of PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of fire-fighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of gas and live flame

use of high voltage electricity

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job requirements are identified from drawings and specifications. 
Sequence of tasks required is determined and confirmed with relevant personnel. 
Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. 
Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning. 

Forms

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